Latest earthquakes near Baton Rouge, Louisiana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baton Rouge? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baton Rouge, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Baton Rouge Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Baton Rouge. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Baton Rouge and elsewhere.
Mar 5, 2026 05:30AM
Unusually powerful M4.9 Earthquake hit near Shreveport in The United States on Thursday Night.
Baton Rouge Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Baton Rouge in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Baton Rouge during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Baton Rouge
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baton Rouge occurred on Mar 5, 2026 05:30 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 173 miles (278 km) north-west of Baton Rouge, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Baton Rouge in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Baton Rouge.
Nearest earthquakes from Baton Rouge
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baton Rouge.
When was the last earthquake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Baton Rouge on the morning of March 29, 2026 at 10:28 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 263km northwest of Baton Rouge at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Baton Rouge on the night of March 5, 2026 at 05:30 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 278km northwest of Baton Rouge at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baton Rouge since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baton Rouge. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
